I've been very passionate about renewable energy for many years, particularly solar energy and its capacity to bring abundant clean, sustainable energy to millions around the globe.
Some solutions are relatively simple and would provide economic benefits: implementing measures to conserve energy, putting a price on carbon through taxes and cap-and-trade and shifting from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy sources.
Fossil fuels are - they're inherently centralized. And you need a lot of infrastructure to get them out, and you need a lot of infrastructure to transport it, as Obama was explaining in front of all that pipe, right? Whereas renewable energy is everywhere.
Renewable energy is a clear winner when it comes to boosting the economy and creating jobs.
We should not just consume hydrocarbon fuel but use it to develop nuclear energy, hydro power and renewable energy sources.
The Pacific Northwest depends on inexpensive renewable energy from our dams.
Energy consumption has to be managed by an intelligent grid when it comes to highly populated areas. Smart-grid technologies allow for the integration of renewable energy into the grid as well as energy from distributed sources.
In reality, studies show that investments to spur renewable energy and boost energy efficiency generate far more jobs than oil and coal.
I have been working for years to promote a responsible energy policy that works to increase energy efficiency and invest in alternative and renewable energy sources.
One of the best things that came out of the Carter administration was the energy policy. The best things in it were renewable energy.
Hydropower is a clean and renewable energy source that provides affordable power throughout the country.
Of course we have to use coal... the renewable energy sources will supplement the supply from coal.
By encouraging renewable energy sources such as wind energy, we boost South Dakota's economy and we help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
I think the fossil fuel industry is genuinely freaked out by the combination of the price collapse, the divestment movement, and that fact that renewable energy is getting so cheap so fast.
We rushed into renewable energy without any thought. The schemes are largely hopelessly inefficient and unpleasant. I personally can't stand windmills at any price.
I've tried to convince members of my party that we should not allow the hair on the backs of our necks to bristle every time somebody mentions renewable energy.
When it comes to renewable energy, there's no reason America should settle for second best.
Renewable energy could reduce emissions but also create jobs and improve public health.
The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy.
